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Local authorities’ pivotal role in levelling up through collaborative, value-led procurement 20/04/2022 Exploring the link between true levelling up and procurement, Elaine Elkington addresses how and why local authorities and public sector organisations play a key role in unlocking equity for ‘left behind’ areas.

Analysis

Fighting the Fakes: The battle against AI disinformation

The Electoral Commission has launched a deepfake detection pilot ahead of May's elections. LocalGov's editor William Eichler finds out how it works.

Opinion

LGR is coming — Is your supply chain ready?

Blake Morgan commercial lawyer Penny Rinta-Suksi explains why early action on contracts is essential amid local government reorganisation.

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New Products

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Case Studies

Acrospire Delivers Durable Handrail Lighting Upgrade for Historical Landmark Jacob’s Ladder

Acrospire Delivers Seamless Heritage Lighting Upgrade on Bath’s North Parade Bridge

Acrospire Delivers Retrofit Lighting for Newbridge’s Joe Calzaghe Footbridge

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Spennymoor Market Place and Consett Middle Street revitalised using Thorn Lighting’s Thor Lanterns and Customisable Gobo Projectors

Acrospire Partners with Bath & North East Somerset Council to Illuminate Historic Film Location with LED Upgrade

Believ to install 22 charge points across Redcar and Cleveland

Company Anouncements

Vent-Axia Welcomes the Future Homes Standard as Competency Takes Centre Stage

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Acrospire triumphs at the 2025 HEA Awards with Sustainable Project of the Year

TRT Lighting retrofit helps Lincolnshire County Council cut street lighting energy use by over 65%

Vent-Axia Welcomes Healthy Homes Standard

Group Manager

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A welcome from the Corporate Director of Children and Young People Northallerton, North Yorkshire

Recuriter: North Yorkshire Council

Group Manager (FAST)

£58,239 - £67,030

A welcome from the Corporate Director of Children and Young People Northallerton, North Yorkshire

Recuriter: North Yorkshire Council

Senior Practitioner - Leaving & Aftercare, North Essex

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Interviews will be held W/C 25th May 2026.Essex County Council understand how important flexibility and wellbeing is for our colleagues working acros England, Essex, Colchester

Recuriter: Essex County Council